Presenting WAHS Class of 2014

WALLENPAUPACK - The 50th graduating class of Wallenpaupack Area High School (WAHS) are taking that bold step into a new chapter of their lives. Graduation was set for Friday night, June 13, 2014. Coverage of the commencement exercises is planned for the next edition of The News Eagle.

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By Peter BeckerManaging Editor

News Eagle - Hawley, PA

By Peter BeckerManaging Editor

Posted Jun. 13, 2014 at 12:20 PM

By Peter BeckerManaging Editor

Posted Jun. 13, 2014 at 12:20 PM

WALLENPAUPACK - The 50th graduating class of Wallenpaupack Area High School (WAHS) are taking that bold step into a new chapter of their lives. Graduation was set for Friday night, June 13, 2014. Coverage of the commencement exercises is planned for the next edition of The News Eagle.

There are 291 members of the Class of 2014. On Wednesday, they assembled for practice in the gymnasium, and for the class photograph, in full cap and gown. As always, girls were in white, the boys in purple, the School Colors.

Principal Dr. Jay Starnes admonished them as to the solemn celeration that was due, given the "thousands of years of history" that make up the ritual they have today. He reminded them of their distinction as the 50th class from this school.

Benjamin Gendleman was announced as Valedictorian, and Kayla Askey as Salutatorian. Rakei Galeano is Class President. Each were set to deliver remarks. The tradition of having a guest speaker was restored, with John C. Spall Esq., Chairman of the Wallenpaupack School Board to talk about the 50th anniversary of WAHS. He is a member of the Class of 1964.

The awards ceremony was planned for Friday. An estimated quarter million dollars in scholarships was expected to be distributed.

Graduation was also being held that same evening at Western Wayne High School and Delaware Valley High School. Graduation for Honesdale High School is planned for Saturday afternoon, June 14.